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EP 49Gintoki and Hasegawa lose everything at a casino and seek help from the Luck Reader
Mar 29, 2007Gintoki and Hasegawa visit a casino to earn easy money but quickly lose their belongings, ending up in loincloths. They blame evil spirits for their bad luck. Renowned gambler Kanbe, known as the Luck Reader, arrives and helps them recover their clothes. Inspired by his suave demeanor, the pair attempts blackjack but loses their attire once more. Kanbe assists them again, and after hearing his personal history, Gintoki and Hasegawa discover the true source of his exceptional fortune.
- 50EP 50filler
The series continues into its second year despite past struggles and low expectations
Apr 5, 2007Gintama enters its second year of broadcast, having barely secured its initial one-year slot. The Odd Jobs crew reflects on their survival and reminisces about the events of the past year. As high rating expectations have turned into numerous hardships, Gintoki suggests that changes are necessary for the series to continue. This season marks a transition from the initial run to a new phase, with the characters acknowledging the difficulties faced while maintaining their commitment to their work and each other.
- 51EP 51
Gintoki flees with a baby resembling him after being falsely accused of fatherhood.
Apr 12, 2007A silver-haired infant with dead-fish eyes is left at the Odd Jobs office, bearing a note claiming paternity. Despite Gintoki’s resemblance to the child, his friends Shinpachi, Kagura, and Otose instantly adore the baby, named Kanshichirou. Convinced by their certainty, Gintoki panics and escapes with the infant to avoid responsibility. As he struggles to prove his innocence to those who refuse to listen, Kahei Hashida, head of a major financial combine, arrives seeking help. Hashida demands the Odd Jobs locate Ofusa, the woman who allegedly kidnapped his grandson. However, Otose detects suspicious elements in the situation, complicating Gintoki’s desperate attempt to clear his name while caring for the unwanted child.
- 52EP 52
Gintoki faces appointment hurdles while Shinpachi and Kagura battle the blind Nizou.
Apr 19, 2007Kahei interrogates the captured Ofusa regarding baby Kanshichirou’s location. Shinpachi and Kagura, fleeing from Nizou, burst into the room. Kahei persists with his questioning despite the chaos. Kagura deploys a smoke screen to aid Shinpachi’s attempt to free Ofusa, but the tactic fails against the blind Nizou, leaving the group trapped. Simultaneously, Gintoki arrives at the Hashida residence with Kanshichirou. He cannot speak with company president Kihei due to lacking an appointment. As Nizou closes in on Shinpachi and Kagura, Gintoki and Kanshichirou bypass the receptionists and enter an elevator.
- 53EP 53
Gintoki Is Mistaken For An Arsonist By Firefighter Tatsumi During Kabukicho Fire Incident
Apr 26, 2007Kabukicho faces arson threats, prompting stricter garbage separation rules. Gintoki attempts to hide magazines in combustible waste but is caught by Otose. She inadvertently starts a small fire with a cigarette, leading Gintoki to extinguish it. Tatsumi, a young firefighter, witnesses this and wrongly accuses him of arson. Although cleared, her father, the fire chief, opposes her career, claiming women cannot be firefighters. Undeterred, Tatsumi aims to become Edo’s best firefighter and catch the true culprit. This determination piques Gintoki’s interest, drawing him into the ongoing investigation despite the initial misunderstanding and the personal conflict within the fire department.
- 54EP 54
Mothers Everywhere Are All The Same
May 3, 2007A mother storms into the Odd Jobs office demanding the retrieval of her son Hachiro, who vanished after arriving in Edo. Despite finding her intense worry baffling, Gintoki and his team initiate the search. They utilize a photograph as their primary clue and uncover that Hachiro has undergone numerous plastic surgeries. For amusement, the group draws a mustache and hair onto the image. Shortly after, a man named Hachiro who matches the altered photo walks past them. Convinced this individual is the missing son, Gintoki and his companions arrange a reunion between Hachiro and his mother, though the outcome remains uncertain.
- 55EP 55
Katsuo confronts Kyoshiro with a dagger while Gintoki intervenes in their conflict.
May 10, 2007After Katsuo knocks out Hachiro and issues unreasonable demands to Kyoshiro, Gintoki and the group oppose him by acting as hosts. Kyoshiro stubbornly refuses these demands, prompting Katsuo to point a dagger at him as a warning. Gintoki intervenes to stop the escalation. Katsuo and his men eventually leave because Katsuo's favorite dog gave birth. Meanwhile, Hachiro's mother hears about the birth and follows them. The situation involves a confrontation between Katsuo and Kyoshiro, with Gintoki mediating, and concludes with the group departing due to the dog's new puppies and Hachiro's mother tracking them.
- 56EP 56
Tsu Terakado Becomes Chief to Restore Shinsengumi Image Amidst Kidnappings
May 17, 2007Amidst widespread panic over serial female kidnappings in Edo, the Shinsengumi’s aggressive crackdown damages their reputation. To restore public trust and encourage citizen vigilance, Kondou appoints pop idol Tsu Terakado as chief for the day. Eager to fulfill her role, Otsu initiates immediate reforms, starting with bureau regulations. She tasks the Odd Jobs Trio with accompanying her while disguised as the uninspiring mascot character Makoto-chan. The Shinsengumi quickly recognizes their true identities, sparking a violent confrontation. During the ensuing chaos, Otsu is abducted by an unknown perpetrator, leaving the group in disarray.
- 57EP 57filler
The Odd Jobs help Mutsu recover stolen batteries and capture Sakamoto, leading to a night of drinking and a sudden ambush.
May 24, 2007Mutsu’s Pleasure Support Club attempts to deliver high-capacity batteries to Aoki and Co., but masked men steal both the power cells and the funds. Mutsu hires the Odd Jobs to retrieve the items and apprehend the club’s missing leader, Sakamoto. Gintoki and his companions quickly capture Sakamoto and visit Aoki and Co., yet find no evidence. They are then compelled to join Sakamoto on a drinking excursion. While walking home late at night, a group ambushes them from behind. Gintoki and Sakamoto recognize the threat and recall their past as they face the attackers. Sakamoto draws his weapon and uses a bluff to make the enemies retreat, ensuring that no one is injured in the confrontation.
- 58EP 58
Elizabeth Visits Yorozuya Without Katsura And Remains Unresponsive To Various Drinks
May 31, 2007Elizabeth arrives at the Yorozuya office accompanied by no one, as her usual companion Katsura is absent. Gintoki and the rest of the group struggle to determine how to interact with her because she remains silent and her behavior is difficult to interpret. Shinpachi attempts to engage her by serving tea, but she shows no reaction. He then tries offering coffee, yet her demeanor remains completely unchanged. Finally, Kagura decides to serve her a specific drink as a last resort. After consuming this beverage, Elizabeth quietly begins to shed tears.
- 59EP 59
Kagura infiltrates a suspicious vessel and battles Takasugi and other enemies under the moonlight.
Jun 7, 2007Kagura sneaks aboard a suspicious ship and engages Takasugi in combat under the bright moonlight. She detects an unusual presence and is ambushed from behind. Although she evades attacks from Matako Kijima’s double pistols, she encounters Henpeita Takechi and the ronin he commands. Kagura causes significant chaos during the fight, but Matako shoots her in the shoulder and leg amidst the confusion. Despite sustaining these injuries, Kagura continues to fight and eventually manages to board the ship.
- 60EP 60
Katsura’s faction attacks Takasugi while Shinpachi rescues Kagura and Gintoki arrives with Tetsuko.
Jun 14, 2007Katsura’s faction initiates an aerial assault against Takasugi to avenge Katsura, who was previously attacked by Nizou the Butcher. Nizou defends himself using Benizakura, a sword-shaped weapon fused to his arm. Concurrently, Henpeita Takechi and Matako Kijima have taken Kagura into custody. Utilizing the chaos created by a cannon blast, Shinpachi boards Takasugi’s ship and successfully rescues Kagura. At the same time, Gintoki travels toward Takasugi’s vessel accompanied by Tetsuko, who is the younger sister of Tetsuya, the creator of the Benizakura.
- 61EP 61
Gintoki and Nizou engage in a deadly duel aboard Takasugi's vessel while internal conspiracies unfold.
Jun 21, 2007Gintoki and Nizou fight to the death on Takasugi's ship deck as the anti-battleship weapon Benizakura infiltrates Nizou's mind, causing him to lose control. Gintoki counters with a sword forged by Tetsuko, gradually gaining the upper hand against Nizou's overwhelming strength. Inside the ship, Takasugi intends to use Benizakura to overthrow the shogunate. However, his plans are interrupted by Tetsuya, the creator of Benizakura, his younger sister Tetsuko, and Katsura, who confront him regarding his ambitions. The intense external battle mirrors the internal political struggle as alliances shift and the outcome of the duel remains uncertain amidst the rising tension between the samurai and the shogunate forces.
- 62EP 62
Yamazaki Investigates Gintoki After Hijikata Receives Reports on Faction Struggles
Jun 28, 2007Shinsengumi inspector Yamazaki reports to Hijikata regarding the conflict between the Katsura Faction and Takasugi Faction, noting sightings of Jacks-of-all-trades. Suspecting Gintoki’s ties to the Antiforeigner Faction, Hijikata orders an investigation into Gintoki’s activities. Yamazaki questions Gintoki’s friends but fails to extract useful information. Desperate for leads, he visits the Jacks-of-all-trades, who are absent. However, he learns that Gintoki is currently receiving medical treatment at Shinpachi’s house, providing a new direction for his inquiry into the suspected connections.
- 63EP 63
Ninja Zenzo Hattori delivers pizza but accidentally swaps the package with Gintoki's Jump magazine.
Jul 5, 2007Ninja Zenzo Hattori rushes through the city at night to fulfill his pizza delivery job on time. While attempting to land for a drop, Gintoki crashes his scooter into Zenzo's rear. Despite the pain from his hemorrhoids, Zenzo prioritizes the delivery and grabs the nearest box. However, he mistakenly takes Gintoki's Jump magazine instead of the pizza. Zenzo delivers the magazine to his client, Okuni. She accepts it and warns Zenzo that misfortune will befall his rear, advising him to be careful. This incident highlights the chaotic nature of Zenzo's work and the unreliable nature of the preview section in JUMP.
- 64EP 64
Katsura Uses Corn Potage Nmaibo to Evade Shinsengumi Pursuit
Jul 12, 2007Katsura, a secret member of the Joi Faction, meets reporter Hanano from The Edo to discuss civic duty. The Shinsengumi, led by Okita, interrupts the meeting, forcing Katsura to flee. He reveals a corn potage-flavored Nmaibo from his kimono, claiming it serves as emergency rations. The Shinsengumi continues the chase, but Katsura throws the Nmaibo onto a roof. This action creates a smoke screen that allows Katsura and his companions to successfully escape their pursuers.
- 65EP 65
Kagura seeks revenge for her beetle while Gintoki hunts for profit in the forest
Jul 19, 2007Stag beetle wrestling gains popularity in Edo, prompting Kagura to enter her beloved dung beetle, Sadaharu 28, into a tournament. Okita of the Shinsengumi interrupts the event and defeats Kagura using a jumbo stag beetle. Upon learning that these insects command high prices, Gintoki decides to venture into the forest to catch some for profit. Kagura joins him, motivated by a desire to avenge Sadaharu 28. The group travels to the woods, only to discover that the Shinsengumi are already present, frantically searching for stag beetles in the same area.
- 66EP 66
Gintoki helps Konpeito owner compete against Andromeda for dango popularity.
Jul 26, 2007Gintoki eats dango at Konpeito while its rival, Andromeda, draws customers away. Andromeda owner Sweets wants Konpeito’s land and challenges the shop to a dango popularity contest. The loser must close permanently. Konpeito’s owner hesitates, but Gintoki devises a plan to enter the competition. The battle for the best dango begins.
- 67EP 67
Gintoki crashes Noriko's scooter after Gengai activates secret modifications to his bike.
Aug 2, 2007Gintoki asks Gengai Hiraga to repair his bicycle, but attempts to depart without settling the bill. In response, Gengai triggers a hidden modification, causing Gintoki to lose control of the scooter. The vehicle collides with Noriko Mach, an Amanto express messenger. Noriko sustains injuries that prevent her from riding her bike. The narrative reveals that she possesses a unique physical condition. This incident arises directly from Gintoki's refusal to pay for the repairs and Gengai's subsequent activation of the secret mechanism, leading to the accident involving the messenger.
- 68EP 68
Gintoki and friends help Ochi manage a haunted house at the festival
Aug 9, 2007On a festival day, Gintoki and his companions visit temple grounds despite Kagura’s desire to celebrate. They arrive to cover a shift for Ochi, a man dressed as a fallen samurai with an arrow in his head who runs the local haunted house. Ochi shares his backstory of being unappreciated, downsized, and abandoned by his wife, revealing that running the haunted house is his sole purpose for living. Moved by his plight, Gintoki and the others feel concerned for him and attempt to offer their assistance, leading to an uncertain outcome.
- 69EP 69
Gintoki retrieves magazines but finds a severed mechanical maid head at the dump.
Aug 16, 2007Gintoki discards magazines on combustible pickup day but returns after a scary commercial, only to faint upon seeing a severed head at the dump. He wakes up relieved, assuming it was a dream, until he discovers the head in Kagura’s possession. Shinpachi explains it belongs to Etsuko, a popular mechanical maid. The group struggles to find a body for the headless unit when news breaks that Professor Hayashi, Etsuko’s creator, has been murdered. A warrant is issued for Fuyou, Hayashi’s prototype mechanical maid, whose traits match the severed head Gintoki and his friends currently possess.
- 70EP 70
Gintoki and friends face maid attackers while Shinpachi protects Tama with samurai resolve
Aug 23, 2007Gintoki and his companions are ambushed by maids, forcing them to separate into two groups. Gintoki and Kagura serve as decoys to distract the attackers, while Shinpachi escorts Tama to Gengai. During their escape, Tama informs Shinpachi that he has only a 5 percent chance of survival and urges him to abandon her to save himself. Shinpachi refuses, declaring that a samurai must protect those they have sworn to guard regardless of the danger. This steadfast commitment triggers an unexpected, unprogrammed emotional response within Tama, stirring a mysterious sensation she did not anticipate feeling during the crisis.
- 71EP 71
Some Data Cannot Be Erased
Aug 30, 2007Gintoki and his companions rush to Number 502, who intends to seize control of Edo using machines. They proceed to the terminal located within Gengai's tank, but Gengai and the tank are lost during an attack by a giant maid. Gintoki separates from Kagura and Sadaharu, continuing deeper into the facility with Fuyou. Eventually, Gintoki and Fuyou confront 502 directly. The antagonist attempts to welcome Fuyou as the reincarnation of his deceased daughter, but she rejects this notion. Remembering the dying wish of Professor Hayashi to give his daughter a smile, Fuyou resolves to destroy the out-of-control 502.
- 72EP 72
Katsura's Frustrating Salon Visit and Unexpected Driving Lesson Encounter
Sep 6, 2007Katsura attempts to report shogunate activities to Joi faction members at a salon, but they ignore him to discuss a popular drama. Angry at their indifference, he leaves and heads to a video rental store. The employee requests a driver's license for identification, which Katsura cannot provide due to his fugitive status. Meanwhile, Gintoki attends driving school lessons after his license was suspended. During a joint exercise with other students, Gintoki takes the passenger seat and is shocked to discover Katsura sitting in the driver's seat, leading to an unexpected reunion between the two.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Gintama have?
- Gintama has 201 episodes.
- When did Gintama come out?
- Gintama came out in 2006.
- Which studio made Gintama?
- Gintama was produced by Sunrise.
- Who directed Gintama?
- Gintama was directed by Masaomi Andou.
- Is Gintama finished?
- Current status of Gintama: Finished.